FILIPINO 9

QUARTER 2,WEEK 2
PABULA NG SILANGANG ASYA
NAKARAANG ARALIN;
TANKA AT HAIKU NG JAPAN
Did you know Manila is
home to a famous
UNESCO Heritage
Site?
The San Agustin Church along General
Luna Street in Manila is one of the four
Spanish Colonial-era baroque churches
in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
It was completed in 1607, making it the
oldest church in the Philippines. It features
intricate art, grand vaulted ceilings, 3D
carvings, and majestic Parisian chandeliers.
Its beauty makes it a popular choice for
weddings.
Suppose you're into this type of cultural
immersion. Why not visit the Philippines' three
other baroque churches that also made it to the
UNESCO list?
Go on a road trip up north to visit the Santa Maria Church in Ilocos Sur
and the Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte. The Miagao Church in Iloilo
might take you off course. Still, it's well worth visiting - perhaps on
your second or third time to the Philippines.
Did you know that the oldest
Hispanic stone fortress is in MANILA

Manila?
And it's quite close to San Agustin Church, too! So
while you're in the area, make sure to visit Fort
Santiago in vintage Intramuros.

It was constructed in the late 1500s to serve as one

of the Spaniard’s defense lines.
Fort Santiago has a rather dark
history as it served so many
purposes - it was a storage for war
ammunitions, and its dungeons
were turned into cells for political
prisoners.

The National Hero of the Philippines, Jose

Rizal, was detained in Fort Santiago before his
public execution.
Continue traveling back in time at the
Baluarte de San Diego
Part of Manila's colonized historical era is
the Baluarte de San Diego in Intramuros.

Like Fort Santiago, it served as part of the

colonial fortification of the Spaniards. The
beautiful gardens, rich history, and Baluarte
de San Diego's structural intricacies make it a
must-visit.
Did you know that a replica of
the eight-foot Statue of Liberty
used to stand in the Baluarte de
San Diego? Rumor has it that it
mysteriously disappeared in the
early 1970s.

The Statue of Liberty's replica was a gift of

the United States to celebrate the Philippines'
struggle for liberation and independence
from foreign rule.
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture
of the Philippines at the National Museum
Complex
The National Museum of the Philippines is an umbrella organization that
manages the country's four major museums, all located in Manila.
 The four major museums are the following:

The National Museum of Anthropology,

The National Museum of Fine Arts,
where you can learn about the baybayin
where The Spoliarium by Juan Luna
or the country's oldest script handed
is housed.
down from ancestors.

The National Museum of Natural

The National Planetarium,
History, where the skeletal remains of
where real-life displays of celestial
the largest crocodile in captivity Lolong
bodies are projected.
hang from the second floor.
 Oh wait! Before you go...
Go on a satisfying food crawl in Binondo - the oldest Chinatown in the
world. It was established in 1594 by the Spaniards as a settlement area for
Chinese migrants.

Enjoy authentic Cantonese meals from hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and

take home freshly-baked treats, such as hopia, tikoy, and Macau egg tarts,
to end your Manila adventure on a sweet note.
Rent a bike as you alternate
from one Manila must-see site
to the next. This is also a smart
way to avoid traffic!
And if you ever see a kalesa, don't miss
the opportunity to ride on one for a
truly local Manila experience.